Galveston to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

609.6 miles 981.1 km · straight line
731.5 miles estimated 1177.3 km · driving distance
14h 43min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Galveston from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Galveston to Huntsville, Alabama is 609.6 miles (981.1 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NE of Galveston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.5 miles, taking about 14h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Galveston in Texas and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Galveston and Huntsville, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Galveston to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 43min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 40min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 8min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Galveston & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Galveston
29.30°N, 94.80°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients